OFFICE OF THE BVM.
SECOND VESPERS
Ant.She hath opened her hand to the needy, and stretched out her hands to the poor; and hath not eaten her bread idle.
Versicle and Response as at Lauds. Prayer as above
COMMEMORATION OF ST. DOMINIC
FIRST VESPERS
Ant. I liken him to the wise man, who built his house upon a rock.
V. The Lord loved him and adorned him.
R. He clothed him with a robe of glory.
Let us pray
O God, Who hast vouchsafed to enlighten Thy Church by the merits and teaching of blessed Dominic, Thy confessor, grant that, through his intercession, it may not be left destitute of temporal assistance, and may continually advance in spiritual growth.
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